Are today's modern tires trading strength, stability, and durability for performance? Or just built to wear faster? Let's ...
What's in a name? If it's embossed on the sidewall of a tire, a lot. The best tire brands work hard to preserve their decades-long reputations. The ride, handling and safety of your vehicle depend ...
Consumer Reports says Michelin makes the best all-weather tires, with impressive performance in snow traction and ice braking ...
Main theme: It’s no accident that our updated tire ratings coincide with the arrival of fall and winter chills in some regions. Even if you’re not in an area where you have to contend with snow and ...
Tires may look similar, but Consumer Reports’ testing shows that performance can vary significantly: how well they grip, how they affect braking distances, and even how long they last. To help members ...
The primary purposes of a car’s tires are to carry the vehicle’s weight, transfer braking and traction forces to the pavement, cushion impact from the road and change and maintain the direction of ...
For two years, I’ve had Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 summer tires installed on my own personal vehicle. The value-per-dollar proposition these tires offered intrigued me, as I am squarely in their ...
Tires are one of those wear items on your car that require minimal attention—but if overlooked too long, they’ll demand your full attention in an instant. Barring an ugly encounter with a pothole or a ...
Electric vehicles tend to wear out tires more quickly compared to similar gasoline cars. Although about a 20% reduction in longevity is often cited, wear for EV tires varies by vehicle and can be ...
The portable tire inflators tested here rely on one of four power sources: a built-in rechargeable battery, 12 volts by ...
Coker Tire unveils the Pro-Trac Street Pro III. This is the first UHP W-rated tire to offer redlines or white letters for ...